More Art for Us!
More Art for Us!
Dear Principal Smith,
I am writing to you because I think our school should have more art classes. I am a student in the second grade. I love to draw and paint!
Art is very important. It helps us learn about colors and shapes. We can use our imaginations. We can make our own creations.
Art can help us in other subjects too. Drawing can help with writing. Painting can help with understanding science. When we make art, we learn to solve problems.
More art classes would make our school a happier place. Art can make us feel good. We can share our art with our families. Our families would be proud.
Please think about adding more art classes. It would be good for all students. Thank you for reading my letter.
Sincerely,
Lily
- Creations:
- Things that are made or invented.
- Sincerely:
- A polite way to end a letter.
- important:
- Mattering a lot or needing special care and attention.
- proud:
- Feeling very happy and pleased about something good that you or someone else did.
- imaginations:
- The abilities to picture new ideas and creative things in your mind.
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“More Art for Us!” is a persuasive letter reading passage about Art Education, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (138 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.